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BACHELOR'S BUTTON 

Centaurea cyanus
Also known as:  Cyani, Cornflower or Bluebottle

This herb is used as an antidote for insect bites & stings. It is believed to have strong antibacterial properties and among its many applications, it is used for eye & skin inflammations.

Common use: Eye disorders & conjunctivitis (eyewash, or compress), dried powder used to accelerate healing of bruises, eczema (scalp), dermatitis, stings, nervous disorders, infectious diseases, fevers, indigestion, liver & gallbladder function, vaginal candida.

Bachelor's Button is applied in herbal medicine for a wide variety of ailments. It has been used interchangeably with Blessed Thistle, and like that herb, it too is recommended for digestive problems, menstrual disorders, and healthy liver function.

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